Multicomponent exercise with virtual reality for preventing functional decline in hospitalized older adults: a randomized, three-arm, parallel clinical trial

Background

Acute hospitalization often triggers functional decline in older adults. While multicomponent exercise programs (MEP) are effective, the role of immersive Virtual Reality (VR) remains underexplored in acute geriatric wards. This study evaluated the efficacy of a VR-enhanced MEP program compared with conventional MEP and usual care (UC).

Methods